MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s inner sills and rear wheel arches at front and by shockabsorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Sills covered
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Sills covered
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight flat spotting to both rear tyres inner edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CA52 GWV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA52 GWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CA52 GWV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2003.
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